Category Archives: Food Microbiology

France – Roast Provencal -Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Vallegrain
  • Model names or references Roast Provencal
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3467980061501 2311605601 Use-by date 06/05/2023
  • Packaging Tray under modified atmosphere of about 1kg.
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/26/2023 to 05/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
  • Further information Roast pork elaborated about 1kg. Roast stuffed with Provencal stuffing, covered with tomato slices and herbs, all wrapped in strainer.
  • Geographic area of ​​saleDepartments: VAL-DE-MARNE (94)
  • Distributorslocal trade
  • List of points of sale DHQUALCP_-_roti_provençal_LS.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – Spread – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name gourmet farm
  • Model names or references108
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    108 Use-by date 04/23/2023
  • Packaging Artificial casings
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/18/2023 to 04/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Product sold in the traditional department
  • Geographic area of ​​sale sale at the farm
  • Distributors gourmet farm

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Demonstration of Listeria monocytogenes (less than 100 cfu/g)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Sliced Turkey – Salted Herring Fillet – Frozen Broccoli

RASFF

Listeria in sliced turkey from Sweden in Estonia and Finland

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in salted herring fillet from Lithuania in Latvia

RASFF

Too much Listeria monocytogenes-bacteria in frozen broccoli from Poland in Slovakia and Finland

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Powdered Peanut Butter – Peanuts

RASFF

Aflatoxin in pistachios from Lebanon in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in powdered peanut butter from United States in Belgium and Romania

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Bulgaria and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from China in Poland

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran, via Germany in Austria, Lithuania and UK

RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Frozen Veal Meat – Beef Meat

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen veal meat from the Netherlands in Germany

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E.Coli producing shigatoxin : O91 ( stx2) in beef meat from Argentina in Italy

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Mint – Chicken Breast Fillets – Whole Chicken – Salad with Ham – Tiger Nut Flour – Chilled Smoky Barbecue Pork Loin Chops – Sweet Marjoram – Chicken Thigh Meat – Snackbar with Sesame

RASFF

Salmonella in mint from Morocco in France and Germany

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Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella Heidelberg in frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the Czech Republic, Denmark and Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in salad with ham from Belgium in France  and the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in tiger nut flour with raw material from Burkina Faso in Germany

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Salmonella in chilled smoky barbecue pork loin chops from Ireland in Northern Ireland

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in 25 g in 1 of 5 samples of dried marjoram from Egypt in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen chicken thigh meat from Lithuania in France

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen chicken thigh meat Soute from Lithuania in France

RASFF

Salmonella in snackbar with sesame from Türkiye in Austria

USA – Rushdi Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall on One Lot of Their Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini 10.9 oz Squeeze Bottle -Salmonella

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Dressing/Condiment
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:
Rushdi Food Industries
Brand Name:
Mighty Sesame Co.
Product Description:
Organic Tahini

Company Announcement

Bayonne, NJ. (May 3, 2023) – Rushdi Food Industries, an Israeli based manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling their Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 9/25/23 due t0 potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severs illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

This recall was initiated when the company received a notification by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Health of the potential presence of Salmonella in this specific lot.  The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.  We immediately informed all Stores who had purchased this product within this lot code about this Recall and instructed them to remove any product which might be on their shelves.

Only packages bearing the following Lot Code/Best by date are being recalled at this time. All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned in the table are ok to consume.

UPC Code

Description

Expiration Date

858313006208 Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) 9/25/23

The recalled product was distributed to stores predominately located in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions as well as some stores nationwide during the weeks of February 23rd, 2023 through March 5th, 2023.  Based off of sales velocity, there is an extremely low chance that any of the affected product would still be available for retail.  All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned in the table are ok to consume.

Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use immediately and discard or return the product for credit or refund. If a consumer experiences the symptoms listed above and believes they may have been exposed to Salmonella, they are urged to report to a medical provider.

Consumers who have questions may contact us at Customercare@kayco.com or by phone at 718-369-4600 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 718-369-4600
 Customercare@kayco.com

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USA- FDA – Core Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

FDA

What’s New

  • For the investigation with the not yet identified cause of illness (ref # 1152), preliminary information reported by Gallatin City- County Health Department and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services indicates that a food containing imported morel mushrooms consumed at a single restaurant in Montana may be the exposure of concern. This restaurant is temporarily closed. The product linked to illnesses has been updated to morel mushrooms (suspect), the case count has increased from 13 cases to 30 cases, and sample collection and analysis have been initiated. FDA is assisting in this investigation, but at this time it appears to be a localized issue and no illnesses have been identified outside of this restaurant cluster. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
  • An Outbreak Advisory was issued for the outbreak of Salmonella Infantis (ref # 1141) linked to specific lots of General Mills Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour. On 4/28/2023, General Mills, Inc. issued a voluntary recall.
Date
Posted
Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness
Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses

(if any)
Total
Case
Count

Status
4/26/2023 1152 Not Yet Identified Morel Mushroom
(suspect)
30 Active
3/29/2023 1141 Salmonella Infantis Raw Flour See
Outbreak
Advisory
Active
3/1/2023 1143 Hepatitis A Virus Frozen Organic
Strawberries
See
Outbreak
Advisory
Active
2/15/2023 1123 Listeria
monocytogenes
Not Yet
Identified
See
CDC
Investigation
Notice
Active

USA – Raw Farm Raw Milk Recalled in California For Campylobacter

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Raw Farm raw milk is being recalled in California for possible Campylobacter contamination. The milk is produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, California. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The farm is located at 7221 South Jameson Avenue in Fresno.

The recall and quarantine order was announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones after Campylobacter was found in the farm’s packaged whole raw milk. The milk was sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Routine sampling conducted at the farm found the pathogen.

The recalled product is Raw Farm Whole Raw Milk that is packaged in half gallon (64 ounce) and gallon (128 ounce) plastic jugs. The code date that is marked on the container is BEST BY 05/05/2023.

USA – Foodborne Illness Outbreak at Dave’s Sushi Under Investigation; now up to 30 cases.

Food Poisoning News

Bozeman, Montana – The Gallatin City-County Health Department, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and federal agencies are continuing their investigation into the foodborne illness outbreak at Dave’s Sushi, which has been linked to two recent deaths in the area. The outbreak appears to be isolated to customers who dined at Dave’s Sushi between March 31 and April 17, 2023. The restaurant remains closed, with no further risk to the public.

According to the DPHHS, at least 30 individuals have been identified as being associated with the outbreak, having eaten at the restaurant within the specified time frame. Of these, three individuals experienced severe outcomes, including hospitalizations, and two deaths are being investigated. Autopsy and toxicology results for the deceased individuals are still pending.

Preliminary investigative findings suggest that food containing morel mushrooms may be the source of concern. However, no specific pathogen or toxin has been identified as of yet. Both state and federal partners are continuing to test clinical and food samples.

The DPHHS has determined that the morel mushrooms served at Dave’s Sushi were not distributed to any other restaurants or businesses in Montana. The mushrooms were cultivated in China, shipped to a distributor in California, and subsequently sent to multiple states. At this time, no known associated illnesses in other states have been identified.